Remember Little Red Riding Hood? Travel back to childhood and read a version of the original story, and then read this articlefrom Ms. Magazine that both deconstructs and comments upon the original.
Anne Sexton's Transformations Exercise Read the following poems by Anne Sexton: Cinderella
In your assigned group you will prepare for a short presentation to include the following elements: 1. A deconstruction of the poem for meaning. (10 points) 2. Connections to topics we have discussed in class. How is the poem relevant today? (20 points) 3. A group oral interpretation of your assigned poem.(10 points)
In your groups, either re-imagine a known fairy tale/story or create an original tale that could be considered feminist, per the definition we've explored in class.
Think carefully about the definition of feminism--you can't merely switch roles here.
Aim to be simple enough that your skit can be "scriptless." You may use props of your choice, and you may also configure the room in whatever way you wish.
Once Upon a Time...
The Princess Page!
Remember Little Red Riding Hood? Travel back to childhood and read a version of the original story, and then read this articlefrom Ms. Magazine that both deconstructs and comments upon the original.
Anne Sexton's Transformations Exercise
Read the following poems by Anne Sexton:
Cinderella
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
In your assigned group you will prepare for a short presentation to include the following elements:
1. A deconstruction of the poem for meaning. (10 points)
2. Connections to topics we have discussed in class. How is the poem relevant today? (20 points)
3. A group oral interpretation of your assigned poem. (10 points)
Biography of Anne Sexton
FEMINIST FAIRY TALE SKITS
In your groups, either re-imagine a known fairy tale/story or create an original tale that could be considered feminist, per the definition we've explored in class.
Think carefully about the definition of feminism--you can't merely switch roles here.
Aim to be simple enough that your skit can be "scriptless." You may use props of your choice, and you may also configure the room in whatever way you wish.